Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream versus Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on October 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Squalane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cellulose • Cetearyl Glucoside • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Zinc Gluconate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Silica • Adenosine • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Salicylic Acid • Benzoic Acid • CI 77007 • Linalool • Geraniol • Citral • Citronellol
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Ppg-3 Dipivalate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetyl Alcohol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Myristyl Myristate • Peg-100 Stearate • Silica • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Potassium Methoxysalicylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Stearyl Alcohol • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Isohexadecane • Parfum • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Tristearate • Trisodium EDTA • Erythritol • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Tocopheryl Acetate • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Citrate • Succinoglycan • Alcohol • Sorbitan Oleate • Caffeine • Citric Acid • Sodium Metaphosphate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Tocopherol • Linalool • Citronellol • Sodium Metabisulfite • CI 77492 • Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Cellulose • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Inositol • Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract • CI 77491 • Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolKiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
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Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream 36 ingredients
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